Women’s Choirs
Ariose Women’s
Choir
Approximately 25-30 singers who enjoy the challenge of performing beautifully
written choral music of many styles and periods, much of which is performed
a cappella. Ariose has three times been awarded second prize in the CBC’s
Biennial Choral Competition. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings September
to April.
Conductor: Dr. Marilyn Kerley
Auditions: Call or e-mail to arrange an audition
Contact: 922-4586
E-mail: ariose2000@hotmail.com
Website: www.ariose.org
Belle
Canto women’s ensemble
Touring and recording choir; weekly rehearsals; performances season-long;
primarily a cappella from all periods and styles; the choir particularly
enjoys exploring the contemporary repertoire of Eastern Europe and Scandinavia
Conductor: Heather Johnson
Auditions: June, August, September; by appointment
Contact: Sheena Ross 732-1262
E-mail: cantilon@telusplanet.net
Website: www.cantilonchoirs.ca
Chanteuses
Ladies' Choir (42nd Season)
Women’s Select-Voice choir whose performances have included concerts
with Elektra in Vancouver, and singing on Parliament Hill for Canada Day.
Chanteuses performs at the Winspear at Christmas, a spring concert of serious
music and two nights of Broadway music at the Royal Glenora Club.
Conductor: Heather Bedford Clooney
Auditions: Tue, Sep 4, 2007, St. Joseph’s High School
Contact: hbedford@shaw.ca or 903-8256
Website: www.geocities.com/edmontoncolumbianchoirs
The Lynne
Singers – Women’s Chorus
Performs mostly but not only Rock and Roll from the 50’s & 60’s
and Swing from the Big Band Era.
Conductor: Lynne A Frances
Non-auditioned: New members accepted at the first two rehearsals in September
and the first two rehearsals in January. If you love to sing, can match
pitch, and are willing to learn, you are welcome.
Contact: Lynne 435-4838
E-mail: lynnesingers@shaw.ca
Website: www.lynnesingers.ca
Schola
Cantorum Women’s Choir
Welcomes women singers 18 years and older who simply love to sing; 3-4 part classical repertoire with a mix of sacred and secular; rehearsals on Monday 7:15 - 9:15 pm.
Conductor: Michael Kurschat
Auditions: by appointment
Contact: 633-3725
E-mail: conservatory@macewan.ca
Website www.macewan.ca/conservatory